Surprise Star Wars troop supports CCLG Special Named Fund
A group of Star Wars costumers patrolled Dorset’s beaches last month to raise vital funds for, and awareness of, a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund.
Can you change the future? We think so.
Research is really about helping patients, families, friends - you. So, in celebration of our first ever research blog post, we will look at how you can impact research.
50 cancer charities write to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, setting out expectations for '10-Year Cancer Plan'
Today, Monday 20 June, along with more than 50 cancer charities, we are writing to Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, setting out our expectations for next month’s 10-Year Cancer Plan.
Young People's Representatives for the TYAC Professional Education Group
The TYAC (Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer) Professional Education Group has an exciting opportunity for young people to become a Young People's Representative. The role will be at the heart of the the group's efforts to improve the care of teenage and young adults during and following cancer treatment.
New TYAC Good Practice Guides for health professionals working with teenagers and young adults with cancer
A key role of TYAC is producing good practice guidance for professionals working with teenage and young adults with cancer. The aim of our Good Practice Guides is to provide information, advice and support for providing effective TYA cancer services, and ultimately ensuring the best possible experience for young people with cancer.
Back to basics - Support and advice for emotional health and wellbeing
Dr Amandeep Samrai, Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Oncology at Nottingham Children’s Hospital, writes on the impact that a childhood cancer diagnosis can have on emotional health and wellbeing. She offers tips on self-care and coping strategies, and explains where to access support.
"I always find it helps me to talk about my experiences with cancer"
Matteus Irsø-Coombes, Community Fundraising Coordinator at CCLG, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 24. He tells us how his outlook on life has been altered by his cancer journey and how talking about his experiences has helped him mentally.
How my cancer journey influenced me to start a skincare business
Lauren Murrell was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 23. She tells us how her experiences inspired her into business with her sister to help others get back to themselves through wellness products.
Research Focus - Does virtual 'acceptance and commitment therapy' work for young people with brain tumours?
In an effort to improve the physical and mental health of young people diagnosed with or treated for a brain tumour, the ACT Now study (funded by The Brain Tumour Charity), is investigating whether a psychological therapy called ‘acceptance and commitment therapy’ (ACT) is both useful and possible.